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Lest we forget The annual War Commemoration Service was held at the Bellville War Memorial on Sunday. The event was hosted by the Bomb Alley Shellhole of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moth). Shellholes from around Cape Town as well as the Caledonian Bag Pipes (pictured) joined in the ceremony. See more pictures on page 4. PHOTO: REGGIE LORD
ELDERLY ROBBED: CULPRITS POSING AS CITY OFFICIALS
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ygerdal Neighbourhood Watch has appealed to residents of Goodwood to remain vigilant following a report of a resident being scammed by a suspect who impersonated a City of Cape Town employee. Goodwood police confirmed that on Wednesday 12 August a 68-year-old woman was robbed of R500 after allowing the individual who posed as a City employee into her home.
Police spokesperson Waynne Theunis explained: “According to the 68-year-old lady, she allowed the suspect inside her house to do an electricity reading. The suspect was dressed in a City of Cape Town uniform. While the suspect was taking the reading, she went to the bathroom. On her return the suspect was gone and her purse with R500 cash was missing. “We urge residents to make sure that the people they let into their houses are legitimate employees and even if they are legitimate, residents should not leave these people without supervision,” he said.
Tygerdal NHW chair, Clinton Roux, said Goodwood residents have expressed concern after there had been a number of incidents in recent months. He appealed to residents to exercise vigilance and report incidents of this nature. “They (suspects) will target the southern suburbs as well. “This is how these guys operate. They have been quiet for a while now and it seems then all of a sudden they strike again. All we can do is create awareness. If members of the public are aware then they might be able to help identify these guys,” he said.
In June this year the City of Cape Town sent out an alert to residents to be aware of individuals claiming to work for the City’s electricity department. Mayco member for energy and climate change, Phindile Maxiti, said scammers tend to work in pairs and encourage a resident to open the front door so that electricity infrastructure, including the meter, can be checked. While one scammer talks to the resident, the other steals small, personal items including purses and cellphones. V To page 5